Kazumi Nagano

Kazumi Nagano’s brooch captures a moment of movement, as if a delicate fabric has been caught mid-twist and suspended in time. Woven from bamboo grass paper, nylon threads, silver, and gold, the piece balances fragility with structure. The soft gradient from lavender to white flows through its carefully pleated folds, while fine gold threads trace its curves, adding a subtle shimmer that draws the eye deeper into its layered form.

Nagano’s practice bridges traditional Japanese craft and contemporary design, using time-honored techniques to create pieces that feel both sculptural and intimate. The brooch invites close inspection. Its woven texture suggests both textile and natural forms, like petals, waves, or rippling fabric. There’s a quiet tension here between stillness and motion, each fold holding a memory of the artist’s hand. In its complexity and refinement, the brooch speaks to the transformative power of material and process.